Equity‑Focused ESL Instructor (Tenure‑Track)

Tesol Inc; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra College seeks an ESL Instructor to provide lecture and laboratory instruction, develop curriculum, and evaluate student performance in English as a Second Language. The role emphasizes equity-minded teaching and collaboration with faculty and counselors to support student success.

The position begins January 2027 and requires a Master's in TESL/TESOL/Applied Linguistics (or related) with possible equivalencies. A California driver’s license is required for official travel.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ESL educational practices, current trends, and policies affecting ESL programs.
• Ability to teach English as a Second Language across levels and to develop curriculum.
• Experience with equity-minded instructional strategies and student-centered learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach ESL courses from novice to advanced levels, integrating reading, writing, grammar, listening, speaking, and pronunciation.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop instructional resources and support departmental initiatives.
• Partner with counselors and administrators to enhance student retention and achievement.
• Engage in curriculum development and assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Participate in campus governance and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Equity-minded teaching

Curriculum planning

Student assessment

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in TESL/TESOL/Applied Linguistics

Bachelor's degree with TESL emphasis or TESL certificate

Job description

Sierra College seeks an ESL Instructor to provide lecture and laboratory instruction, develop curriculum, and evaluate student performance in English as a Second Language. The role emphasizes equity-minded teaching and collaboration with faculty and counselors to support student success.

The position begins January 2027 and requires a Master's in TESL/TESOL/Applied Linguistics (or related) with possible equivalencies. A California driver’s license is required for official travel.